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"Is it going to rain?" in Portuguese: Vai chover?
Vai chover?
Is it going to rain? in Portuguese is Vai chover? Brazilians ask this before leaving home. Soften with Será que vai chover? if you want.
Before a walk
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How to pronounce Vai chover?
Say it
vie sho-VEHR
/ˈvaj ʃo.ˈveʁ/
vie sho-VEHR. Ch like sh; stress vehr.
"Is it going to rain?" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Vai chover? | Is it going to rain? Default forecast question. | Default forecast question. |
| Será que vai chover? | Do you think it will rain? Softer wondering. | Softer wondering. |
| Parece que vai chover. | It looks like it's going to rain. Looking at clouds. | Looking at clouds. |
| Não vai chover. | It's not going to rain. Reassuring answer. | Reassuring answer. |
| Vai cair uma chuva. | There's going to be a rain shower. Casual Brazil. | Casual Brazil. |
How to use Vai chover? in real life
- 1Before a walk
Vai chover? Levo guarda-chuva?
Is it going to rain? Should I bring an umbrella?
Classic pair of questions.
- 2Checking a forecast app
Segundo o app, vai chover depois das cinco.
According to the app, it's going to rain after five.
Time detail with vai chover.
- 3Outdoor event
Se vai chover, a festa muda para dentro.
If it's going to rain, the party moves indoors.
Planning conditional.
Mistakes English speakers make with Vai chover?
Incorrect: Vai rain?
Correct: Vai chover?
Use chover, not English rain.
Incorrect: Vai choverá?
Correct: Vai chover? / Choverá?
Do not stack vai and the future ending. Vai chover is enough.
Good to know
In tropical Brazil, Vai chover? can mean a quick afternoon storm, not an all-day washout. People watch dark clouds and ask Parece que vai chover? Guarda-chuva and capa de chuva appear in the same conversations.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to leave a jacket
ChatPal
Vai chover mais tarde?
Is it going to rain later?
You
O radar diz que vai chover sim.
The radar says it is going to rain.
ChatPal
Então levo capa. Vai chover forte?
Then I'll bring a rain jacket. Will it rain hard?
You
Talvez. Melhor preparar se vai chover.
Maybe. Better prepare if it's going to rain.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Is it going to rain?" in Portuguese
Exact phrase?
Vai chover?
Softer version?
Será que vai chover?
It won't rain?
Não vai chover.
How do I say rain as a noun?
A chuva.
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